Guided walk, routes and maps to download, accessible routes for pushchairs and wheelchairs, what to take walking, and what different rights of way mean for walkers in the Lake District National Park.
From replacing gates, installing fingerposts and bridge building, my time volunteering with the Lake District National Park Authority’s ranger team has not only given me valuable experience and skills, but has opened my eyes and made me much more eager and determined to get into this line of work in the future.
The actions taken by many organisations working collaboratively to look after, protect and enhance the Lake District are being celebrated in the Lake District National Park Partnership’s annual progress report.
The Lake District National Park Authority has started work to make the summit of Alfred Wainwright’s first fell, Orrest Head in Windermere, easier for more people to reach.
With home-schooling finished for summer and many in need of some recuperation, we asked one of our Area Rangers, Cath, how to get the most out of the Lake District this summer. She’s part of the Lake District National Park team who know the Lake District best, so is well placed to give you some hints and tips.
Plan your visit the the beautiful Langdale Valley. Explore the local villages such as Elterwater and Chapel Stile and the various walks and pubs it has to offer. Book your holiday accommodation from our selection of hotels, cottages and bed and breakfasts.
This year’s Lake District National Park Authority free, volunteer-led, guided walks season kicked off this weekend with a walk around Coniston's woods, tarns, and gills. There are 140 walks to choose from with a variety of routes every week through until October and they can be booked in advance on Eventbrite.
Discover Wastwater, the deepest lake in England, situated to the west of the Lake District National Park. Explore the surrounding villages, walks, pubs and book attractions online like the Coast Aquarium, Muncaster Castle and Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
The Ullswater Way is a 20 mile walking route that goes around the whole of Ullswater lake. Maps and guides for this fairly low-level, easy to walk route, use bus or boat to do shorter sections.
An exciting archaeology project to find out about the community living outside the Roman fort at Ravenglass. Get involved!
Volunteers for the Lake District National Park Authority have begun the 2025 season of free guided walks through the region, with a walk from Tilberthwaite to Little Langdale.
Who better to guide you through the best things to do in the Lake District with your furry companion than our four-legged friend? Milo, the Yorkshire Terrier shares his favourite things to do when visiting the Lake District.
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